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Kentucky drywall finisher prevailing wage, county by county
A drywall finisher's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Kentucky runs from $16.00 an hour in Woodford County to $58.24 in Anderson County. The median county is $58.24.
Drywall Finisher rate in each Kentucky county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anderson CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Bath CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Bourbon CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER · Scott County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260010 Mod 1 |
Boyle CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Carroll CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260021 Mod 1 |
Clark CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260007 Mod 1 |
Estill CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Fayette CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260008 Mod 1 |
Fleming CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Franklin CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260023 Mod 1 |
Garrard CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Harrison CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Jessamine CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER · Scott County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260010 Mod 1 |
Lewis CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Lincoln CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Madison CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260027 Mod 1 |
Mason CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260029 Mod 1 |
Menifee CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Mercer CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260031 Mod 1 |
Montgomery CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260032 Mod 1 |
Nicholas CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Owen CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Powell CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Robertson CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Rockcastle CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Rowan CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260035 Mod 1 |
Scott CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER · Scott County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260010 Mod 1 |
Washington CountyPAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) · Boyle County group | $34.29 | $23.95 | $58.24 | Dec 1, 2024 | KY20260018 Mod 1 |
Woodford CountyDRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER · Scott County group | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 | May 18, 2026 | KY20260010 Mod 1 |
Main drywall finisher classification in each county, Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a drywall finisher make on prevailing wage in Kentucky?
$16.00 to $58.24 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $58.24. 2 groups of counties with identical rates and 9 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Boyle County group16 counties$58.24
- Carroll County1 county$58.24
- Franklin County1 county$58.24
- Madison County1 county$58.24
- Mason County1 county$58.24
- Mercer County1 county$58.24
- Montgomery County1 county$58.24
- Rowan County1 county$58.24
- Scott County group4 counties$16.00
- Clark County1 county$16.00
- Fayette County1 county$16.00
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyle County group, 16 localities: Anderson, Bath, Boyle, Estill, Fleming, Garrard, Harrison, Lewis, Lincoln, Menifee, Nicholas, Owen, Powell, Robertson, Rockcastle, Washington | PAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $58.24 |
| Carroll County | PAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $58.24 |
| Franklin County | PAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $58.24 |
| Madison County | PAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $58.24 |
| Mason County | PAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $58.24 |
| Mercer County | PAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $58.24 |
| Montgomery County | PAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $58.24 |
| Rowan County | PAINTER (DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING AND SPRAY ONLY) | $34.29 | $58.24 |
| Scott County group, 4 localities: Bourbon, Jessamine, Scott, Woodford | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Clark County | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Fayette County | DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER | $16.00 | $16.00 |
2 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 9 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Kentucky drywall finisher pay
What is the drywall finisher prevailing wage in Fayette County?
$16.00 an hour: a $16.00 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination KY20260008, modification 1. Overtime and every drywall finisher classification in Fayette County.
Does drywall finisher prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Fayette County the $16.00 total is a $16.00 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does drywall finisher prevailing wage pay overtime in Kentucky?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice drywall finishers get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Why do some counties have the same drywall finisher rate?
DOL often publishes the same drywall finisher rates for several counties. Across Kentucky, the 29 counties with a drywall finisher rate fall into 11 distinct sets of rates, and 2 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 16 counties (the Boyle County group).